Software Development Lead

Overview/ Job Responsibilities:

Position is contingent upon contract award and funding.

Entarian is seeking an experienced Software Development Lead to oversee the deployment and operation of a complex space mission operations capability supporting DoD mission requirements. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in software development. The selected candidate will provide project leadership across engineering, operations, cybersecurity, integration, and mission support functions. This role will assist in overseeing the planning, execution, integration, operational readiness, and sustainment of a mission-focused capability designed to provide resilient, scalable, and secure comms provisioning and data transport with operational support across distributed environments.

Key Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

Leading a team of mid-level engineers on contract execution

Overseeing deployments at government facilities

Directing integration of software with satellite communication systems (sat-to-sat, sat-to-ground, ground-to-ground)

Ensuring 99.9% uptime across distributed communication networks

Stakeholder Communication: Interface with government contracting officers, program managers, and technical stakeholders

Salary range: $152,000.00 - $190,000.00

Minimum Qualifications:

Active Top Secret / SCI eligible security clearance.

Bachelor’s degree in Information technology, Computer science, Engineering, or related technical discipline. (Equivalent experience may be considered.)

Minimum ten (10) years of Software Engineering experience with a combination of:

Node.js development skills

React experience

Python experience

Kubernetes experience

AWS experience

Experience with large distributed data systems at scale

API design and development experience

SQL database management experience

Good technical communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, and Outlook.

Ability to travel approximately 25% to support customer locations, mission partner engagements, and operational activities.

Desired Qualifications:

Security+ Certification

js experience

Digital Thread experience/knowledge

Low Code work-flow development experience

Satellite communication experience

About Us:

Formed through the strategic union of Sev1Tech and ERT, Entarian is a premier provider of mission-critical engineering and technology solutions. Founded on a legacy of excellence dating back to 1993, Entarian is a product of an evolved and fully diversified engineering and federal technology leader. From deep space to defense and civilian missions, Entarian delivers secure, mission-aligned digital solutions that drive national resilience and operational effectiveness. We don't just support modernization; we define it.

Join the Mission and Start your Career Journey: Apply Directly via our Careers Portal Connect, Referrals & Inquiries? Email the team: careers@entarian.com